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Artist Spotlight: "The Nutcracker" Across America
This season we celebrate the joyful and much-needed return of a holiday classic — one that communities across the country have been waiting for.
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A Celebration of the Arts
PBS Arts brings communities together nationwide, representing diverse audiences and connecting Americans through rich, educational programming featuring dance, music, theater, writing and more.
PBS Arts brings communities together nationwide, representing diverse audiences and connecting Americans through rich, educational programming featuring dance, music, theater, writing and more.
![Video thumbnail: Great Performances Reopening: The Broadway Revival Preview]()
Reopening: The Broadway Revival Preview
Go behind the scenes of Broadway as shows reunite and re-stage after the pandemic hiatus.
Reopening: The Broadway Revival Preview
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Stars on Stage from Westport Country Playhouse
Enjoy an evening of showstoppers from Broadway star Shoshana Bean.
Stars on Stage from Westport Country Playhouse
Shoshana Bean
Local Arts Spotlight
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St. Louis Teen Talent Competition 2021
Fourteen acts comprised of 21 metro-area high school students compete.
St. Louis Teen Talent Competition 2021
![Video thumbnail: Nine PBS Specials Soul of Ferguson Revue]()
Featuring Brian Owens, the Red and Black Brass Band, Joanna Serenko and more.
Soul of Ferguson Revue
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BrainWorks: The Theatre of Neuroscience
This coming-of-age story examines how undiagnosed epilepsy affects a high school student.
BrainWorks: The Theatre of Neuroscience
Brain Interrupted
Spotlight on #PBSForTheArts
Join us as we celebrate the resiliency of the arts in America.
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George Balanchine's The Nutcracker Across America
"George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker" returns to ballet companies across America.
George Balanchine's The Nutcracker Across America
![Video thumbnail: PBS For The Arts Detroit Healing Memorial]()
A memorial features over 2,000 handmade pouches dedicated to Detroit's loved ones.
Detroit Healing Memorial
![Video thumbnail: PBS For The Arts New York is Burning]()
Works & Process presents "New York is Burning" by Omari Wiles and Les Ballet Afrik.
New York is Burning
![Video thumbnail: PBS For The Arts Cleveland Orchestra Returns]()
The Cleveland Orchestra makes its awaited return to the stage at Severance Music Center.
Cleveland Orchestra Returns
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Dallas Black Dance Theatre Thriving
Dallas Black Dance Theatre returns live with a premiere at Jacob's Pillow.
Dallas Black Dance Theatre Thriving
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Creating Drama on Social Media
Actor and prolific Instagram user Brian Jordan Alvarez is starting drama on social media.
Creating Drama on Social Media
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Latinx Voices Respond to the Moment
Latinx artists created timely work under lockdown in response to the pandemic.
Latinx Voices Respond to the Moment
Can't-Miss Performances
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Three Broadway favorites headline a brand-new PBS concert series.
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An Italian opera company restages an oratorio last performed in 1826.
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Celebrate the hit musical with this all-star concert version featuring songs from the beloved score.
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In defiance of their families, Romeo and Juliet risk everything to be together.
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Join Maestro Luke Frazier and a star-studded cast for an exciting evening of songs.
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Tony Award nominee Conor McPherson breathes new life into Anton Chekhov’s masterpiece.
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Take a look at how arts organizations nationwide are surviving the pandemic and evolving.
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#PBSForTheArts
#PBSForTheArts is a multiplatform campaign celebrating the resiliency of the arts in America during the COVID-19 pandemic shutdown and reopening. The campaign features a variety of programming across broadcast and digital platforms to showcase the devastating impact of the pandemic to the arts industry.
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Artist Spotlight: Sonya Clark
The artist behind the Healing Memorial spoke with PBS for the Arts about her history with the city of Detroit and how her Beaded Prayers Project has continued to transform over the past two decades.
FEATURED BLOG
Artist Spotlight: Alexandria Wailes
In an interview with #PBSForTheArts, Alexandria Wailes describes her process as an ASL director and what inspires her work today.
Featured Blog
Artist Spotlight: The Cleveland Orchestra
On October 14, 2021, The Cleveland Orchestra celebrated its return to live, in-person performances at Severance Music Center.
Artist Focus (cont.)
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Artist Spotlight: Donald Lee
Learn more about Donald’s artistry and activism, the projects that have kept him and the HLD dancers inspired during the pandemic, and more.
FEATURED BLOG
Artist Spotlight: Joan Ellison
Singer Joan Ellison talks about her unique concert experiences during the pandemic, her lifelong love of Judy Garland, and more.
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Artist Spotlight: Tory Dobrin
Artistic Director of Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo, Tory Dobrin, discusses his favorite memories from performing with the Trocks, and more.
Featured Blog
Artist Spotlight: Alexia Sielo Velazquez
Alexia Sielo Velazquez talks about the surprising moments of self-reflection she has experienced during the pandemic, upcoming Women of Color on Broadway projects, and more.
Latest from Great Performances
The world of classical performing arts is brought to the comfort of your living room.
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From Vienna: The New Year's Celebration 2022
Ring in the new year at the Musikverein with Vienna Philharmonic and host Hugh Bonneville.
From Vienna: The New Year's Celebration 2022
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Great Performances: Unforgettable With Love - Natalie Cole
Enjoy this special encore of Natalie Cole’s Emmy-winning concert.
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Great Performances: Unforgettable With Love - Natalie Cole
![Video thumbnail: Great Performances Coppelia]()
Enjoy this modern reboot of the 1870 ballet.
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Coppelia
![Video thumbnail: Great Performances Great Performances: San Francisco Symphony Reopening Night]()
Great Performances: San Francisco Symphony Reopening Night
Celebrate opening night of San Francisco Symphony’s season.
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Great Performances: San Francisco Symphony Reopening Night
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Great Performances: A John Williams Premiere at Tanglewood
Experience a new violin concerto by the famed composer and other works.
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Great Performances: A John Williams Premiere at Tanglewood
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Now Hear This: Beethoven's Ghost
Go inside the mind of Beethoven as Scott Yoo seeks to make a recording of his music.
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Now Hear This: Beethoven's Ghost
![Video thumbnail: Great Performances The Red Shoes]()
Experience this dark fairytale from Matthew Bourne with this acclaimed stage adaptation.
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The Red Shoes
![Video thumbnail: Great Performances Yannick – An Artist’s Journey]()
Experience the music director of the Metropolitan Opera’s meteoric rise to prominence.
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Yannick – An Artist’s Journey
![Video thumbnail: Great Performances Vienna Philharmonic Summer Night Concert 2021]()
Vienna Philharmonic Summer Night Concert 2021
Enjoy the VPO’s annual summer night concert under the direction of Daniel Harding.
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Vienna Philharmonic Summer Night Concert 2021
Featured from American Masters
Discover insightful profiles of important figures in America's artistic and cultural life.
![Video thumbnail: American Masters Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go For It]()
Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go For It
Explore the life and 70-year career of the iconic Latina actor, performer and activist.
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Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go For It
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Raúl Juliá: The World’s a Stage
Explore a versatile Puerto Rican actor whose work on stage & screen shook the world.
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Raúl Juliá: The World’s a Stage
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Buddy Guy: The Blues Chase The Blues Away
Dive into the career of the legendary blues guitarist.
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Buddy Guy: The Blues Chase The Blues Away
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Discover The Trocks. Dancing on pointe shoes, these male ballerinas mix artistry and joy.
Ballerina Boys
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Oliver Sacks: His Own Life (Audio Descriptive Version)
Explore the life and work of the legendary neurologist and storyteller.
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Oliver Sacks: His Own Life (Audio Descriptive Version)
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The story of the author of the “The Joy Luck Club.”
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Amy Tan: Unintended Memoir
Featured from PBS NewsHour: Beyond the Canvas
Meet some of the nation’s leading cultural creators -- musicians, playwrights, comedians, and more.
